Barnaby Joyce claims Australia is a ‘Christian nation’ and says many First Nations people would agree

One Nation MP refines party’s view on national identity as he accepts award for ‘political courage’ at anti-abortion gala organised by Joanna Howe Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s Barnaby Joyce has claimed First Nations people would agree with him that Australia is a “Christian nation”. The New England MP made the comments at an anti-abortion gala – where he accepted a prize for “political courage”